Colonel Wlliam Ludlow (Anthony Hopkins) and his 3 sons (Samuel, Tristan and Alfred) live in the Rocky Mountains of
Montana, USA, at the beginning of the 20th century. When Samuel brings with him his fiancé Susanna, the fellowship of
the 3 brothers is about to be broken. The eldest son, Alfred (Aidan Quinn), fall in love with Susanna, and she fall in
love with Tristan (Brad Pitt). Thing becomes worse when the three brothers decide to join the first World War in Europe
in 1914, despite their father's objection. The bond of the brothers is about to be broken forever, and so Colonel
William's heart.